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Gonzales County seat
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The town where the Come and Take It battle of 1835 began the Texas Revolution. Browse homes in town, on acreage and built since 2015, plus land.
About Gonzales
Where the Texas Revolution began
Gonzales was founded in 1825 on Kerr Creek, a couple of miles east of where the San Marcos and Guadalupe rivers meet. It was the capital of Green DeWitt’s colony, and on October 2, 1835, the Come and Take It battle here fired the first shot of the Texas Revolution.
Today it is the Gonzales County seat, with 7,165 residents in the 2020 Census in a county of 19,653. The city runs its own electric, water and wastewater departments, and a hydroelectric plant on the Guadalupe River supplies part of its power.
Past the city limits, septic systems and floodplain development go through the county’s permit office. Check the flood map for any address near the Guadalupe or San Marcos rivers before you make an offer.
1 hr 9 min
To downtown Victoria
1 hr 17 min
To downtown Austin
1 hr 19 min
To downtown San Antonio
Gonzales ISD
Serves the city of Gonzales
Gonzales Healthcare Systems
Hospital with an emergency department
Roger M. Dreyer Airport
City-run, with a 3,200 foot runway
Drive times are estimates without traffic, from Gonzales city hall.
What sets it apart
What sets Gonzales apart
- Gonzales Memorial MuseumBuilt in 1936 and 1937 as a Texas Centennial project, the Gonzales Memorial Museum honors the Immortal 32, and a free projection on its facade tells the town’s story after dark, Tuesday to Sunday.
- Independence Park on the GuadalupeIndependence Park has pavilions, ball fields, a swimming pool, a 2.35 mile hike and bike trail, a nine-hole golf course and views of the Guadalupe River.
- Come and Take It CelebrationThe Come and Take It Celebration is held each October, with music, a car show, a 5K and a canoe race.
- A city-run electric utilityThe city’s electric department serves Gonzales and Harwood and buys power from the Lower Colorado River Authority, with a hydroelectric plant on the Guadalupe adding about a sixth of the supply.
- A Texas history centerThe city’s Mary Elizabeth Tinsley Texas History Center is part of the city’s public library.
The homes
The homes you will find in Gonzales
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Homes in town
Homes inside the city limits, where the city runs its own electric, water and wastewater service.
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Homes on an acre or more
Homes on an acre or more. Outside the city, septic and floodplain permits go through the Gonzales County permit office.
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Homes built since 2015
Homes built in 2015 or later, listed with the newest first.
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Land to build on
Lots and acreage. Gonzales County has its own driveway, septic and floodplain permit rules for land outside the city.
The Orr Group’s take
Before you compare Gonzales with towns closer to the coast, check the drive to the places you go most. Austin and San Antonio are both closer than Houston.
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Around Gonzales
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- Gonzales ISD
Covers the city of Gonzales. - Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD
Each covers part of the rest of Gonzales County.
Confirm the campus for any address with the district before you buy.
Parks and outdoors
- Independence Park
On the Guadalupe River, with a hike and bike trail, a golf course and an RV park. - East Avenue Lions Park and splash pad
Another of the city’s parks. - Palmetto State Park
A Texas Parks and Wildlife state park that lists Gonzales among its nearby towns.
Local institutions
- Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport
City-run, with a 3,200 foot runway and fuel available around the clock. - Robert Lee Brothers, Jr. Memorial Library
The city’s public library. - Gonzales County
County offices, permits and courts. The courthouse is at 414 St. Joseph Street.
Questions
Questions buyers ask about Gonzales
Which school district serves a Gonzales address?
Gonzales ISD covers the city of Gonzales. Nixon-Smiley CISD and Waelder ISD cover other parts of the county. Confirm the campus for any address with the district before you buy.
How do I check whether a home is in a flood zone?
Look the address up on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center and see the city’s flood map page, then ask your insurance agent for a flood quote before you make an offer. Gonzales sits near where the San Marcos and Guadalupe rivers meet.
Do homes in Gonzales have city utilities, and what about septic?
Inside the city, the city’s Public Works department runs electric, water and wastewater service. Outside it, the Gonzales County permit office issues septic permits and floodplain permits, and the seller’s disclosure should say what a home has.
Where do I apply for a homestead exemption?
With the Gonzales County Appraisal District, once the home is your main residence. The district’s site has its forms, FAQ and contact information.
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